Karlsruhe Institute of Technology: Statistics

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# 68 of 2,786 In Europe
# 15 of 369 In Germany
# 4 of 62 In Baden-Wurttemberg
# 1 of 7 In Karlsruhe
# 6 of 14,131 For Nuclear Engineering
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Acceptance rate

26%

Enrollment

23,321

Languages

German

Type

Non-profit

Funding

Public-private partnership

Highest Degree

Doctorate

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Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate26%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate (Abitur) or equivalent
Academic CalendarOctober to September (October - February; April-July)
Enrollment23,321

We've calculated the 26% acceptance rate for Karlsruhe Institute of Technology based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology faculties and divisions

Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.

Department/Division : Architecture

Architecture

Department/Division : Chemical and Process Engineering

Chemical Engineering Engineering Management

Department/Division : Chemistry and Bio-Sciences

Biology Botany Chemistry Genetics Inorganic Chemistry Microbiology Organic Chemistry Physical Chemistry Polymer and Plastics Technology Toxicology Zoology

Department/Division : Civil Engineering, Geo- and Environmental Sciences

Civil Engineering Environmental Engineering Geography Mechanical Engineering Mineralogy Regional Planning

Department/Division : Economics and Management

Economics Management

Department/Division : Electrical Engineering and Information Technology

Electrical Engineering Information Technology

Department/Division : Humanities and Social Sciences

Arts and Humanities Philosophy Social Sciences Sports

Department/Division : Informatics

Computer Science

Department/Division : Mathematics

Mathematics

Department/Division : Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Department/Division : Physics

Meteorology Physics

School : Engineering and Management

Business Administration Computer Science Engineering

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design No No No
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine No No No
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes

Bachelor's Degree

Applied Mathematics Architecture Art History Bioengineering Biology Business Administration Business Computing Chemical Engineering Chemistry Civil Engineering Communication Studies Computer Engineering Computer Science Earth Sciences Ecology Electrical and Electronic Engineering Engineering European Studies Geophysics German Industrial Chemistry Information Management Information Technology Materials Engineering Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Media Studies Meteorology Pedagogy Physics Production Engineering Sports Surveying and Mapping Technology Education

Master

Applied Mathematics Architectural Restoration Architecture Art History Biology Building Technologies Chemical Engineering Chemistry Civil Engineering Computer Science Cultural Studies Earth Sciences Ecology Economics Education Electrical Engineering Electronic Engineering Energy Engineering Engineering Engineering Management Finance Geology Geophysics Germanic Studies Industrial Engineering Industrial Management Information Technology Management Materials Engineering Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Metal Techniques Meteorology Natural Resources Optics Physics Psychology Regional Planning Sports Structural Architecture Surveying and Mapping Technology Education Transport Engineering

PhD

Architecture Arts and Humanities Biological and Life Sciences Chemical Engineering Chemistry Civil Engineering Computer Science Earth Sciences Economics Electrical Engineering Engineering Environmental Studies Information Technology Mathematics Physics Social Sciences

Habilitation

Teacher Training

Research profile

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology is a world-class research university with 117,810 scientific papers published and 3,176,254 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, Materials Science, Biology, Organic Chemistry, Computer Science, and Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Publication / Citation count by topic

Engineering
82,150 / 2,259,120
Physics
79,815 / 2,398,490
Chemistry
67,522 / 2,129,626
Quantum and Particle physics
62,529 / 1,908,683
Environmental Science
49,423 / 1,495,677
Materials Science
49,118 / 1,393,944
Biology
47,655 / 1,523,894
Organic chemistry
42,867 / 1,410,133
Computer Science
42,328 / 1,059,614
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
35,548 / 829,028
Geology
29,339 / 946,127
Geography and Cartography
27,687 / 845,468
Optics
26,202 / 738,872
Electrical Engineering
21,255 / 556,531
Metallurgy
20,530 / 606,533
Mathematics
20,384 / 551,025
Biochemistry
20,265 / 721,888
Philosophy
19,144 / 376,498
Medicine
18,949 / 524,470
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
18,578 / 495,897
Ecology
18,115 / 649,148
Nuclear Physics
16,320 / 573,554
Mechanical Engineering
15,420 / 385,297
Statistics
15,118 / 428,334
Business
14,471 / 322,823
Physical
14,315 / 457,846
Nanotechnology
13,813 / 434,731
Chemical Engineering
13,781 / 421,029
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
13,686 / 415,239
Genetics
12,886 / 477,550
Paleontology
12,492 / 382,122
Political Science
12,403 / 273,346
Telecommunications
12,288 / 279,172
Astrophysics and Astronomy
12,288 / 431,815
History
11,128 / 338,085
Aerospace Engineering
10,931 / 306,556
Psychology
10,707 / 311,560
Archaeology
10,529 / 328,065
Condensed Matter
10,018 / 340,112
Law
9,978 / 259,221

Annual publication & citation counts

Academic rankings

74 Notable alumni

Albert Hilger

1. Albert Hilger

1839-1905 (aged 66)
pharmacologist chemist
Albert Hilger was a German pharmacologist and chemist, known for his work in the field of food chemistry.
Friedrich Blochmann

2. Friedrich Blochmann

1858-1931 (aged 73)
university teacher botanist zoologist
Friedrich Johann Wilhelm Blochmann was a German zoologist. He was a son-in-law to historian Eduard Winkelmann (1838–1896).
Hartmut K. Lichtenthaler

3. Hartmut K. Lichtenthaler

1934-. (aged 92)
physiologist botanist
Hartmut K. Lichtenthaler is a German botanist, plant physiologist and university professor.
Edward Barton

4. Edward Barton

1857-1942 (aged 85)
politician
Edward Gustavus Campbell Barton was an electrical engineer and a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.
All 74 notable alumni
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General Info & Contacts

Alternative names KITKarlsruher Institut für Technologie
Founded 2009
Academic calendar October to September (October - February; April-July)
Address Kaiserstrasse 12 Karlsruhe, 76131 Germany
City Population 310,000
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